UN halts Strait of Hormuz evacuation after cargo ship comes under attack

The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its evacuation plan for more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial cargo ship. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez announced the decision on Thursday, saying the agency would not resume the operation until it receives stronger assurances that ships…

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UN report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

A new UN report alleges that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian children in Gaza, a claim Israel has strongly denied. A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against Palestinian children in Gaza. According to the report, Israeli military actions have caused widespread deaths,…

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UN warns of a powerful El Niño

Scientists say a strengthening El Niño could push global temperatures higher and fuel extreme weather across the planet. The United Nations has warned that a new El Niño weather pattern is developing and could become one of the strongest recorded in decades. The World Meteorological Organization said the phenomenon is expected to intensify through the…

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UN calls for independent probe into Nigeria and Chad airstrikes

The United Nations has called for independent probes into recent airstrikes in Nigeria and Chad over concerns about civilian casualties. The United Nations has urged Nigeria and Chad to launch independent investigations into recent military airstrikes linked to operations against armed groups. UN rights chief Volker Türk said both countries must ensure that military campaigns…

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